Heartbeat (Complete Series 11) - 6-DVD Set ( Heart beat - Complete Series Eleven )

Heartbeat (Complete Series 11) - 6-DVD Set (DVD) (*)

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Alternate Title: Heart beat - Complete Series Eleven
Screened, competed or awarded at:
Other Film Festival Awards

Language Selections:
English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 )
English ( Mono )

Product Origin/Format:
United Kingdom ( PAL/Region 2 )

Running Time:
1200 min

Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen (1.66:1)

Special Features:
Interactive Menu
Multi-DVD Set
Scene Access

Movie filmed in 2001 and produced in:
United Kingdom ( Great Britain, Ireland )

Directed By:
Martin Curry
Tom Cotter

Written By:
Patrick Harbinson
Stephen Leather

Actors:
William Simons ..... PC Alf Ventress / ... (355 episodes, 1992-2009)
Derek Fowlds ..... Oscar Blaketon / ... (342 episodes, 1992-2009)
Tricia Penrose ..... Gina Ward / ... (338 episodes, 1993-2009)
Mark Jordon ..... PC Phil Bellamy (323 episodes, 1992-2007)
David Lonsdale ..... David Stockwell / ... (259 episodes, 1993-2009)
Peter Benson ..... Bernie Scripps (234 episodes, 1995-2009)
Bill Maynard ..... Claude Jeremiah Greengrass (155 episodes, 1992-2000)
Jason Durr ..... PC Mike Bradley / ... (128 episodes, 1997-2003)
John Duttine ..... Sergeant George Miller / ... (106 episodes, 1992-2009)
Steven Blakeley ..... PC Geoff Younger (102 episodes, 2005-2009)
Kazia Pelka ..... Maggie Bolton (99 episodes, 1995-2001)
Gwen Taylor ..... Peggy Armstrong / ... (98 episodes, 2005-2009)
Nick Berry ..... PC Nick Rowan / ... (96 episodes, 1992-1998)
Geoffrey Hughes ..... Vernon Scripps (88 episodes, 2001-2007)
Philip Franks ..... Sergeant Craddock / ... (80 episodes, 1998-2002)
Rupert Vansittart ..... Lord Ashfordly (75 episodes, 1992-2009)
Jonathan Kerrigan ..... PC Rob Walker (72 episodes, 2004-2007)
Vanessa Hehir ..... Rosie Cartwright / ... (72 episodes, 2001-2007)
Duncan Bell ..... Sergeant Merton (71 episodes, 2002-2005)
Lisa Kay ..... Carol Cassidy / ... (71 episodes, 2004-2009)
Sarah Tansey ..... Jenny Latimer / ... (69 episodes, 2001-2004)
Stuart Golland ..... George Ward (67 episodes, 1992-1996)
Fiona Dolman ..... Jackie Bradley / ... (54 episodes, 1998-2001)
Niamh Cusack ..... Dr. Kate Rowan (49 episodes, 1992-1995)
Joe McFadden ..... PC Joe Mason (48 episodes, 2007-2009)
Aislín McGuckin ..... Dr. Liz Merrick (46 episodes, 2003-2004)
Anne Stallybrass ..... Eileen Reynolds / ... (42 episodes, 1993-1998)
Rupert Ward-Lewis ..... PC Don Wetherby (42 episodes, 2007-2009)
Clare Calbraith ..... Dr. Tricia Summerbee (42 episodes, 2000-2002)
Sophie Ward ..... Dr. Helen Trent / ... (40 episodes, 2004-2006)
Clare Wille ..... DS Rachel Dawson / ... (38 episodes, 2005-2009)
Juliette Gruber ..... Jo Weston / ... (36 episodes, 1995-1998)
James Carlton ..... PC Steve Crane (35 episodes, 2003-2004)
Alice Jones ..... Katie Rowan (32 episodes, 1995-1998)
Nikki Sanderson ..... Dawn Bellamy (30 episodes, 2008-2009)
David Michaels ..... Dr. Neil Bolton (29 episodes, 1997-1999)
Arbel Jones ..... Mary Ward / ... (23 episodes, 1998-1999)
Richard Lintern ..... Ben Norton / ... (21 episodes, 2002-2004)
Frank Middlemass ..... Dr. Alex Ferrenby (20 episodes, 1992-1993)
Simon Molloy ..... DI Shiner / ... (20 episodes, 1992-2006)
Elizabeth Bennett ..... Joyce Jowett / ... (17 episodes, 1996-2009)
Ryan Early ..... PC Tom Nicholson (15 episodes, 2001-2002)
Murray Head ..... Jack Hollins (13 episodes, 2005-2007)
Peter Ivatts ..... Bill Galloway / ... (12 episodes, 1992-2008)
Joe Simpson ..... Reed / ... (11 episodes, 1998-2003)
Andrew Abrahams ..... Magistrate / ... (11 episodes, 1992-2008)
Keeley Forsyth ..... Sue Driscoll (11 episodes, 1998-2001)
Oliver Pyrah ..... Sam Bolton / ... (11 episodes, 1999-2001)

Synopsis:

Set during the 1960s in the fictional North Yorkshire village of Aidensfield, this phenomenally popular series stars Jason Durr as PC Mike Bradley, the former Metropolitan officer whose work takes him into the heart of rural community life. Staple Sunday-night viewing for two decades, with colourful regular characters that viewers took to their hearts and a wonderfully nostalgic soundtrack, Heartbeat scooped many prestigious awards including Best Performing Peak-Time Drama in 1999 (beating Coronation Street), and a number of ITV Programme of the Year awards. Attracting a peak audience of 14 million and spawning a highly successful spin-off, The Royal, the series has garnered a devoted following, remaining prime-time viewing world-wide. Guest-starring Leslie Grantham, Celia Imrie, Peter Vaughan, Robert Glenister and Jan Francis, this series sees ex-CID man Dennis Merton replacing the newly promoted Sgt. Craddock. Facing some of Aidensfield s most dramatic situations, Mike and Dr. Tricia Summerbee discover an increasing mutual attraction; but when a violent case leaves Tricia fighting for her life, it seems Mike could lose her just as their relationship has begun to flourish...

Season 11
Sweet Sixteen S11, Ep1 Oct. 28, 2001
Dr. Summerbee helps 16-year old Debbie White to get on the pill, because she thinks the relation with her boyfriend Carl Lomax is serious enough for that, and her friend Jenny wants some too. But their parents and the parents of their peers think the good doctor has gone too far. Somebody throws a stone through a window of the police house in Aidensfield, but sergeant Craddock thinks there are more important matters to tend to than finding the culprit. A big inspection is on in a few days and he wants the police station to be in tiptop shape. He changes his mind ...
She's Leaving Home S11, Ep2 Nov. 4, 2001
Carl Lomax is found guilty in vandalizing police property and he is persona absolutely non grata with Mr. and Mrs. White because their daughter Debbie got contraceptive pills for his sake. As a matter of fact the whole pill story is making quite a stir in Aidensfield. Dr. Summerbee has one strong support though. Mike Bradley has grown quite attracted to the beautiful doctor after his divorce from Jackie. He is with her when her surgery gets burgled and a lot of drugs are stolen. Things do not get any better when Carl Lomax escapes from custody and Debbie decides to ...
Russian Roulette S11, Ep3 Nov. 11, 2001
Vernon Scripps' past catches up with him. Igor Saukas from Lithuania is captain on a coaster which makes a call at Whitby. Saukas uses the opportunity to call on his old friend, but Scripps is not too keen on seeing Kaukas because of a deal involving faulty umbrellas and now Vernon is convinced that the Lithuanian is out for revenge. Much too his surprised Saukas instead offers him another deal - Lithuanian peat. Clive Denby from MI-5 is also very interested in the Lithuanian. He asks sergeant Craddock to assist in the surveillance of him. Eamon Maxwell insists that ...
Legacies S11, Ep4 Nov. 18, 2001
There is a new face at the police station in Ashfordly. Probationary PC Tom Nicholson. He is a transfer from Scarborough, where he made quite a splash of himself and even hit the front page of the local newspaper. So PC Bellamy and PC Ventress decide to have a little fun at his expense. A number of items have gone missing from Lord Ashfordly's African collection. Lord Ashfordly is contacted by Chief Daniel Moketso, who asks his lordship to return some items which belong to his tribe's legacy, and the missing items are part of that legacy. Vernon Scripps tries his luck...
Home Sweet Home S11, Ep5 Nov. 25, 2001
Betty Hargreaves runs the nursing home in Ashfordly. She gets under suspicion of influencing her patients to change their wills in favour of herself and the nursing home. She may even have helped one or two of them into the great hereafter too. A series of petty thefts also seem to centre on Betty Hargreaves and her patients. Oscar Blaketon does a little private investigating and finds some surprising and disturbing facts about her too. PPC Nicholson is let loose on patrol and causes a traffic jam when he gives Gina a friendly wave. David gets a job clearing estates ...
Old Masters S11, Ep6 Dec. 2, 2001
Ashfordly Hall opens its doors to the public with guided tours by Vernon Scripps. During one of the tours master art thief George Woodford sneaks away and hides in his lordship's wine cellar, where he makes himself comfortable until nightfall. Under the cover of darkness he then removes four valuable sketches by the famous English painter John Constable. Woodford is recognized on some press photos, but when the police want to question him, someone has beaten them to it, gagged the old man and knocks PPC Nicholson down. Of the sketches there is no trace.
The Rivals S11, Ep7 Dec. 9, 2001
PPC Nicholson responds to a call about a break-in at the Shields Carpet Factory only to find the manager Trevor Shields 'working late' with his secretary Maureen Felton. To get even Shields fires the works manager Neville Sawyer, and when an accident happens at the factory Shields blames Sawyer for that as well. But the safety records speak differently and the factory is closed. Vernon Scripps suggests to the local Women's Institute that they organize a beauty pageant, but is immediately opposed by Joyce Jowett who finds the idea revolting.
Home to Roost S11, Ep8 Dec. 15, 2001
Steve and Amy are two of a group of squatters who move into Geoff Lawson's empty cottages on Oddy's Field. When Lawson hears about it he tries to get the squatters out, but that is easier said than done, and the squatters make Lawson look like a fool time and time again. When not even a court passion order helps three thugs break into the cottages to remove the squatters by force. Lawson is the prime suspect, but when the police catch the bullies they say they were hired by a woman.
Uninvited Guests S11, Ep9 Dec. 23, 2001
Meryl Johnson is the manager of the Ellerby Building Society. One day she gets two uninvited guests. They want to keep her and her son Toby as hostages for a couple of days and then make her pick up all the money of the society for them. Luckily she manages to get a warning off to PC Ventress without the villains noticing it, and the police put her cottage under surveillance. There have been a number of salmonella related deaths in Aidensfield. The only common denominator seems to be the homemade chicken pie of the Aidensfield Arms.
No Hiding Place S11, Ep10 Dec. 30, 2001
Dr. Summerbee gets a visit from her old friend actress Heather Conway over Christmas. Her stay is not a courtesy call though. She is hiding from somebody and that somebody is close on her heels. Emma Turner is blind and very dependent on her guide dog Peggy. But one day Peggy has disappeared. The dog is Emma's only company over the holidays, but despite a thorough police search there is no trace of Peggy. Fortunately an article in the local news paper turns up a lead. Joyce Jowett has become the new chairman of the local finance committee.
A Gentleman's Sport S11, Ep11 Jan. 6, 2002
Charlie Draper robs the jewellery shop in Ashfordly, but when he tries to escape he is hit by a car. While he lies unconscious on the street his partner grabs the loot and Draper's gun and drives off. Draper's old partner in crime is Jack Wetherby, but he has gone straight since he came out of prison - or so he says. Meanwhile Draper is recuperating at the hospital under the watchful eyes of Sleeping Beauty, sorry PPC Nicholson.
Closing the Book S11, Ep12 Jan. 13, 2002
Walter Ames collapses at the square of Aidensfield and dies. When the police search his cottage for names of relatives they find something much more interesting; complete plans for serious crimes. All crimes have all been committed except one, and they were all planned by someone known only as 'The Bookman' by Scotland Yard. The remaining crime is a hit on the Bank in Ashfordly. To prevent the robbery the police keep an eye on all newcomers in the area.
The Leopard's Spots S11, Ep13 Jan. 20, 2002
Sergeant Craddock has been promoted and a new sergeant is expected at Ashfordly police station. His name is Dennis Merton and he is an ex-CID. From their patrol car PC Ventress and PPC Nicholson spot the disqualified driver Paul Rogers going in the opposite direction in his car after seeing his girlfriend Sandra, but Rogers denies having been driving when they confront him. His father Ken Rogers has had CID chasing his tail for years, and by going after Paul the Ashfordly police land themselves in the middle of a major CID investigation.
From Ancient Grudge S11, Ep14 Jan. 27, 2002
Jim Wainwright's barn burns down and although the fire was started deliberately Wainwright claims it was an accident and not worth any police attention. The next day the headlights of George Allsop's Land Rover are smashed and he too says it is not a police matter. PC Ventress and PC Bradley think otherwise because the Wainwrights and the Allsops have been in a feud with each other for many years although things have been quiet between them for a long time. But they may be starting up again. Vernon Scripps thinks Aidensfield and other villages need a cinema.
The Great Ming Mystery S11, Ep15 Feb. 3, 2002
A valuable Ming vase has been stolen from Colonel Potter's mansion. The theft was discovered by his son Eric, but the colonel is little senile and sometimes does not remember even owning a Ming vase. Dr. Summerbee thinks Eric himself is behind it, because he cannot get his father into a retiring home fast enough so that he can get his hands on the family fortune, but a professional gang is operating in the area.
Second Chances S11, Ep16 Feb. 10, 2002
When Helen Jones comes home from walking her dog she finds an intruder in her house. The intruder escapes, but not without Helen recognizing him as her long lost husband Alan, who disappeared with a lot of his employer's money. Only Alan does not look a day older than the day he disappeared. David and Vernon Scripps help a young Frenchman Anton Berail. Berail's father owns a large vineyard and Anton thinks, Vernon's cottage is suitable for growing wine.
Sympathy for the Devil S11, Ep17 Feb. 17, 2002
PC Bradley investigates a break-in at Agnes Moorcroft's guest house, but the only thing missing is the last page of entries in her guest book. Somebody seems to be very interested in her guests Sue Dixon and her daughter Tracey. Bradley thinks it may be her estranged husband, but the attractive Mrs. Dixon also has a big, dark secret in her life. The new health food shop in Ashfordly is desperate for goat's milk and Vernon Scripps is just the man to supply it. Business is booming and soon there are customers - and goats - all over Aidensfield. Especially goats.
Coming of Age S11, Ep18 Feb. 24, 2002
The walking disaster area PPC Nicholson comes of age and the whole village is planning a surprise party for him. To keep him - and everybody else - out of harms way Sergeant Merton sends him out to check tax discs together with PC Bellamy. Jimmy Sutton is suspected to be involved in an armed robbery and the Ashfordly police are asked to check on his whereabouts, but neither his mother nor his wife Lesley have heard from him. PC Bellamy stumbles across the robbers hiding out in the woods, and when he is injured PPC Nicholson offers to be their hostage instead.
Love Hurts S11, Ep19 Mar. 3, 2002
Sergeant Merton is dating Vivienne Keen, but the morning after a date she accuses him of stealing her purse. Merton of course denies the allegation and is suspended pending investigation, but things do not look to good for him when the purse is found in his apartment. Furthermore a similar allegation was made against him ten years earlier, but the case was dropped. PC Bradley still thinks his superior is innocent and begins his own, private investigation at the risk of being suspended himself. Bernie Scripps is acting strangely.
Windows of Opportunity S11, Ep20 Mar. 10, 2002
Harvey Cottrell buys furniture at almost stealing prizes. He shows great interest in Alice Stanton's Greek figurine and the next day it is gone. The same thing happens to an old mirror belonging to John Salter, and Cottrell turned really nasty when she would not sell him that. The villagers of Aidensfield have to elect either Oscar Blaketon or Joyce Jowett as the parish representative for the counsel and the candidates do everything they can to outdo and discredit each other.
The Shoot S11, Ep21 Mar. 17, 2002
Saul Arkwright walks his dog close to Lord Ashfordly's estate when the dog is shot by one of Lord Ashfordly's guests Oliver Langley. Since Langley just drives off nearly hitting Arkwright in the process the latter see no other alternative than to make a complaint to the police. When the police do not do enough in his opinion Arkwright takes matters in his own hand. Vernon Scripps has had a new 'bright' idea. He has bought a surplus U.S. Army half-track tank to drive tourists around the countryside.
Class Act S11, Ep22 Mar. 31, 2002
Josie Peters is number one in her class. The class is going on a field trip, but she thinks she cannot go because her family is too poor to pay for it. Her school has a fund for situations like that, but her father will not accept any charity and insists that he will get the money himself. The night before the field trip Ralph Peel, Len Peter's employer, is mugged and the proceeds of the day are stolen. Josie also has a crush on her teacher Roger Gifford, and when her father reads about it in her diary he believes that her fantasies about him are true.
Caught in the Headlights S11, Ep23 Apr. 7, 2002
Alex Robinson stays at the Aidensfield Arms while he tries to purchase land. But Ian Sinclair has beaten him to it and closed the deal with a couple of potential sellers. Lord Ashfordly has invited Robinson to dinner and he asks Gina to accompany him. His car has a flat tire and they have to go in hers. Late in the evening she feels bad and has to go home. The next morning she wakes up in her car only a couple of hundred yards from Ashfordly Hall.
Love's Sweet Dream S11, Ep24 Apr. 14, 2002
Ellen Richards has a miscarriage, but both she and her son Anthony show signs of being beaten by her husband Ray. Ron Wiley has died and Bernie Scripps is in charge of the funeral arrangements. His brother Vernon gets the idea that they can do the catering as well together with his new partner Gloria Gray at the expense of Gina, who usually caters for special occasions. Not surprisingly he and the others suddenly find themselves banned from the Aidensfield Arms.. But Vernon may get more than he bargained for when Gloria's daughter Millicent turns up at his doorstep. ...

Constable Nick Rowan is a English Policeman in the 1960's who decides to be reassigned to the same small village where his wife was born. There, he patrols the countryside as a part of a small attachment in the area dealing with the various events and problems that come up while at same time keeping a eye on Claude Greengrass, the local rogue.

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